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“Show me someone who is humble enough to accept and take responsibility for his or her circumstances and courageous enough to take whatever initiative is necessary to creatively work his or her way through or around these challenges, and I'll show you the supreme power of choice.” quote by Stephen R. Covey
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““Show me someone who is humble enough to accept and take responsibility for his or her circumstances and courageous enough to take whatever initiative is necessary to creatively work his or her way through or around these challenges, and I'll show you the supreme power of choice.””

Stephen R. Covey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True power lies in humility to own one's situation and courage to act creatively toward solutions.

In simple terms: Being humble and brave gives you control over your life.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility and proactive courage.

Themes

personal growth responsibility choice leadership

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

self‑help motivational

When to use this quote

  • career challenges
  • personal setbacks
  • entrepreneurial ventures
  • team conflicts

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy agency creative problem solving

Questions to Reflect On

  • What choices can you control right now?
  • How does humility affect decision‑making?
A Different Perspective

Too much focus on individual choice can ignore systemic barriers.

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